A.G. Russell Knives

Terry Renner, custom knifemaker and owner of TR Blades in Palmetto, Florida, is becoming well known for his high-end folders and art knives. But he has a fertile mind, and the idea for the Neckolas came while he was toying with an index-finger-ring folder design. The result is the Renner Neckolas™ knife/sheath system. Offered in two models, the blue/black 2390 has a Razor-Sharp 2" drop point blade with a sharp tip, and makes a lightweight survival and utility knife for all kinds of tasks. The orange 2391 features a blunt tip and full Triple-Point™ serrations for use as a whitewater and extrication knife. It will quickly cut through cord and seat belts without tip penetration.

Both knives feature full-tang premium 8Cr13MoV stainless steel blades at 58-59 Rc., sandwiched between Micarta® scales and held securely by stainless steel pins and the finger-ring insert. As a result of this skeletonized high-tech construction, the knife weighs only 1.2 ounces.

The Neckolas sheath has a retention system that will release and capture the knife with the same motion. Using composite materials allow the sheath to act as its own retaining spring. The key to easy re-insertion is the thumb notch on the sheath top edge. Just insert the blade into the sheath and ‘pinch.' The knife clicks into place. To release the knife and draw it, just ‘pinch' the springbar extension with your thumb, which allows the blade tang notch to clear the sheath's retaining pin momentarily.  Also included in the package is a reversible removable stainless steel clip system, which allows left or right hand carry. Together, the sheath and clip weigh only 1.0 ounce. The included black nylon lanyard allows wear as a neck knife, as the Neckolas name suggests. Suggested retail $39.99.

CRKT® Renner Neckolas&trade Blue/Black Micarta